Alternate Universe story in which Anakin doesn't get trained by the Jedi, so he goes back to Tatooine and gets on with his life. Everything else in the Galaxy remains much the same. When Anakin and Dooku finally do meet, it is not as enemies...

AU. Padmé has survived and after four years as Vader, Anakin surfaces. He begins a journey back into himself. Padmé finds a way to help him. There will be happy endings for all. Eventually. Story complete.

Sequel to A Matter of Trust. Chapter 10 and epilogue up! Takes place 12 years later. The Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist. But the rebellion is strong with the Skywalker family at the fore front. AnakinPadme & SabeObiWan

Padme Amidala, former Queen, former Senator, rebel leader and wanted criminal is escaping to Alderaan when she is stopped and boarded by a dark figure from her past. No longer Anakin, but not yet Vader - what does he want?